Author FAQs

How do I receive bonus items when I preorder your book?

I will update my newsletter and social media (links at the bottom of this page) when bonus items are revealed. Save your receipt to submit as proof of purchase when the time comes!

How do I get an advanced reading copy or tickets to your book events?

I will update my newsletter and social media when more news is available.

Will your book be available in different languages and countries?

The Secret World of Briar Rose is currently only sold through Penguin Random House USA, and the English language edition will be available for sale through retailers throughout the world. Please contact your local retailer to check their availability!

There are currently no other translated versions available yet. I will update my newsletter and social media if there is news of the book expanding to other countries and languages. If you’d like to see the book near you, let your local bookstores and publishers know about reader interest and feel free to have them reach out to the PYR’s Rights Team at penguinyr.subrights@us.penguingroup.com.

How can I support your work besides buying books?

So many ways! You can request my book at your local library, leave a review online, recommend to friends, and post about it on social media.

Will you do an interview, podcast, school visit, or speaking engagement? / Will you do an event with my store, book club, or school?

I would love to, but am not always available due to scheduling and logistics. Reach out to me via contact form at the bottom of this page with your proposal, and I will pass it along to my publisher for review.

How do I learn more about your writing and publishing process?

I’ll be posting videos of my process on my YouTube channel, and you can check them out in this playlist.

Will you blurb, beta read, or critique my book?

I am currently closed to blurb and reading requests.

Is it okay to make merch of your book?

Reach out to me via contact form at the bottom of this page with more information about your merch idea, and I will pass it along to my publisher for review. For general fanart, go wild! I’d love to be tagged and see it, too.

How are you navigating the author-reader online space?

As an author, I won’t engage with reviews for my book. However, if you tag me on social media, I’ll assume it’s an open invite to engage and join in on the fun. As a reader, I’ll continue sharing my thoughts on books I read on my Goodreads and YouTube channel.

YouTube FAQs

Will you promote my book in your videos?

I do not review books by request.

What books do you recommend?

My recommended books are compiled in this list here.

What do you use to film and edit videos?

Currently I use a Sony Alpha a6400 and record audio via QuickTime player on my MacBook Pro. I use iMovie for editing and Premiere Pro for color correction. The music in my intro is Chinese New Year by SALES, and the music in my outro is always credited at the bottom of the video description, though it’s typically sourced from Thematic.

Where is your couch and laptop cover from?

The couch is the Kova Sofa from Albany Park, and the laptop cover is from Burga.

Who are the artists in your gallery wall background?

The artists in my gallery wall are Enid Din, Deb JJ Lee, Kehasuk, Nanaco Yashiro, and Stuart Dunkel. The art at the bottom left of my wall was left on the street, so I don’t know the artist.

Contact Cindy

Cindy is closed for: blurb requests, book reviews, affiliate partnerships, and non-YouTube sponsorships.

For brands interested in sponsoring YouTube videos, contact Cindy’s management at withcindy@ellify.com.

For questions, first check the FAQ page.